29.
Commissioners Court Meeting
- Meeting Date:
- 08/24/2026
- Title:
- APPROVE CLOSEOUT AND RELEASE OF RETAINAGE FOR THE SPEED HUMP PROJECT
- Submitted for:
- Martha Palacios
- Submitted By:
- Martha Palacios
- Department:
- Engineering
Subject:
Discussion and possible action to approve the Closeout and Release of Retainage in the amount of $5,523.17 to CID Group Inc., for ITB 2026-005 Los Altos Dr. & Oilton Speed Cushion Project; and have the County Judge sign any relevant documents and any other matters incident thereto. [Account #2007-206000 (Retainage Payable)]
Issue: Traffic safety issues have been raised involving roads that run along the perimeter of the city park in Oilton. Similar traffic safety concerns have been raised involving roads in the Colonia Los Altos off Highway 359.
Solution: At it's February 12, 2024 commissioners court meeting, the court authorized the purchasing agent to secure Statements of Qualifications (RFQ) from qualified Civil Engineering Firms to conduct a traffic speed study to address the traffic safety concerns of the residents in Oilton and Colonia Los Altos and the placement of Speed Humps on affected county roads to address these safety concerns.
Result: The placement of the Speed Humps provides increased traffic safety to the areas of Oilton and Colonia Los Altos by reducing vehicular speeds, improve roadway safety, and enhance neighborhood traffic conditions while maintaining emergency vehicle accessibility.
Issue: Traffic safety issues have been raised involving roads that run along the perimeter of the city park in Oilton. Similar traffic safety concerns have been raised involving roads in the Colonia Los Altos off Highway 359.
Solution: At it's February 12, 2024 commissioners court meeting, the court authorized the purchasing agent to secure Statements of Qualifications (RFQ) from qualified Civil Engineering Firms to conduct a traffic speed study to address the traffic safety concerns of the residents in Oilton and Colonia Los Altos and the placement of Speed Humps on affected county roads to address these safety concerns.
Result: The placement of the Speed Humps provides increased traffic safety to the areas of Oilton and Colonia Los Altos by reducing vehicular speeds, improve roadway safety, and enhance neighborhood traffic conditions while maintaining emergency vehicle accessibility.
Background:
N/A
Previous Court Action:
N/A
Fiscal Impact
- Budget Account Number:
- 0
- Funding Source:
- 0
- Balance:
- 0
Financial Impact:
Account #2007-206000 (Retainage Payable)